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Baalbek
Beirut, Lebanon
Baalbek is perhaps Lebanon’s greatest treasure. During Greek and Roman times it was known as Heliopolis, or City of the Sun, though the area had been settled for thousands of years prior. It was made part of the Roman Empire in 64BC as General Pompey conquered the region. Construction of the Temple of Jupiter began shortly thereafter, and the city began to grow because of its location on import...
A'Ali Potteries
Bahrain, Bahrain
These kilns have been made on an ancient burial mound. After observing the potter working on the wheel you can take a turn yourself. The shop owner himself is also on hand to give a tour of the kilns and the pottery making process from production to glazing and firing. There are also finished glazed and unglazed products available for purchase at reasonable prices Address: A'Ali Village ...
What to do with kids in tow
Beijing, China
Beijing Aquarium This is an inland aquarium which exhibits numerous species of under water creatures. Dolphin shows take place daily and are a highlight of this aquarium. A panda house is located nearby as well. Timings: Daily 9 A.M- 4 30 P.M Admission: Y 110 [Adults]; Y 60 [children]- includes admission fee for Beijing Zoo Address: Gaoliang Qiao Xiejie 18 B Tel: 010-6217-6655 &nbs...
Covent Garden
London, United Kingdom
This small district, straddling the border of Westminster and Camden, was originally a large open field owned by Westminster Abbey. In the seventeenth century, the area began to be developed. The fashionable new neighborhood was centered on a fruit and vegetable market. In the eighteenth century, vagrants and prostitutes moved in, and the area became a notorious red-light distr...